Glasgow
Bridges
Glasgow Landscapes A Photographic
Glimpse
By F. McCullough
ISBN: 978-1781650790 Paperback
Glasgow’s Iconic Bridges
Glasgow in Scotland is known for its rich history and diverse architecture. This is evident in the many iconic bridges that span the banks of the river Clyde. From the elegant Victorian-era structures to the modern feats of engineering, these bridges are not only functional, they also serve as a testament to Glasgow’s rich cultural heritage. In this series of articles, we’ll talk about a tour of some of the most famous bridges in Glasgow and explore their architecture and history over a series of webpages.
Clyde Walkway Bridge / Squiggly Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
Clyde Walkway bridge is also known as the Squiggly pedestrian and cycle bridge. It lies between Tradeston on the south bank of the river Clyde and Glasgow's International Financial Services District. This striking modern structure was opened 14 May 2009.
It is considered a spectacular feat of engineering. The bridge has a very unique design. The bridge has an S-curved bridge-deck. Its upper side deck features a series of wave-like structures with stiff angularity verticals and appears brutally minimalistic. The bridge is particularly distinctive for its shape, which resembles a squiggle. It was designed to align with the river’s industrial past and to support Glasgow city’s waterfront regeneration development, with the objectives to improve accessibility across the river creating a landmark waterfront structure.
The Squiggly Bridge is made of steel with concrete supports, with a length of 100 metres. The design of the bridge is based on the idea of a squiggle, hence its nickname.
This bridge was fabricated, shipped & finally erected on site by RBG Ltd of Invergordon. BAM Nuttall provided the concrete piers on which the bridge sits.
Commissioned by Glasgow City Council, the bridge was engineered by Halcrow civil engineers and Scandinavian architects Dissing and Weitling.
Draft text by Open AI ChatGPT and edited by F. McCullough © 23 January 2023
The S-Shaped
Bridge-Deck
Drawing by F. McCullough © 2023
The Underside Of
The S-Shaped Bridge-Deck
Drawing by F. McCullough © 2023
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Images: Artist impressions of underside and view of bridge from River Clyde in Pencil. F. McCullough © 23 January 2023
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Updated 30 January 2023
Keywords: Glasgow, Scotland, Bridge, River, Clyde, Walkway bridge,
Cycle Bridge, Squiggly, pedestrian, bridge, Tradeston, International Financial
Services District, S-curved bridge-deck